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- Page 1 Changing Entertainment. Again. 1665105Bindb 2/I7/06 6:31:29PM...
- Page 2 Product Registratio. and r_,turn it immecliat<qy. Pk'ase fill out the' product registration ca_cl (packed separately) For US customers: Your RCA may a]so be registered Consumer E]ectronics product at www 7c_ co n.te]evisi/m. Registering this product a]]ows us t// contact y(//1 if needed.
- Page 3 important Safety instructions Import:rot Safety Instructions Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with d W cloth. Do not b]ock any ventilation openings. Instal] in accordance with tile manufacturA,r's instructions.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Important Safety Instructions ........Chapter 3: Using the TV's Menu System Using the Menu System ..........Chapter I: Connections and Setup Channel Guide Menu ..........Things to Consider Before You Connect ..... 5 Sound Menu ..............Protect Against Power Surges ........ Picture Menu ............... -
Page 5: Things To Consider Before You Connect
Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges Connect all dcvic'es b_'fore you p]ug any of th_'ir pow¢,r cords into th<' wall outk't or pow_,r strip. NEVER p]ug your TV into an outlet that is control]ed by a wal] switch. Turn <)ftthe T\i and/or device(s) before you connect or disconnect any canes. -
Page 6: Get The Picture
ANTENNA/CABLE ANTENNA/CABLE Get the Picture ANALOG INPUT DIGITAL INPUT Tile first p;u-t of connecting your TV is to get the picture, also known as tile signal. Tile back panel of your T\.' allows you to receive analog channels by using the ANTENNA,CABLE ANALOG INPUT and digital channels by using the ANTENNA,(_ABLE I)IGITAL INPUT. -
Page 7: Choose Your Connection
I:o_" ch>/ails aboz_/ /Dis .s_lT'icd, call /-,S%%'-20d-.-_.7 Fo_" additional assistance zl bil_" z_sin_ yoz/_" RCA p_'odzm/, please z,isit zl zuzl ._'ca.com/k;z_s/on_e_'sztppo_< There are severn] ways to connect your T\,'. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. -
Page 8: Video (Basic) Connection
Video (Basic) Connection This is an cxamp]e of a connecthm using \,,'idco jack. to the of page 9 fol specific in str u ction s. (These jacks are located on the side of your TV) Don't forget: ff necessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture. - Page 9 Connecting the Device with Video (Basic) This connection a]Jows you to connect a device that has a Video (:)Litjack, for exampJe Yellow DVI) player. White Note: (i lhm d_?vicm j,ozz _"mconnmclhz 2 (_/so ht_s O)rHponmnl 17dmo jg_cks and.Fozz hnz,m _ze r(?col'nn/_?l/(l j<)I/ zls_?I/?_?Cnl'npOll_izl z,idmo cah/e.<...
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Page 10: Hdmi/Dvi Connection
HDMI/DVI Connection This Js nn exmnl)]e or _ cormccfion using tile HDMI,I)\,'I j_(k. *Don't forget: If necessary, connect HDMI/OVI antenna or cable to get a picture. to page 6 for instructions. AUDIO Devicewith DVm Devicewith HDMI Video Out Audio Out HD_II Out Audio Dut [JVI Out... - Page 11 Connecting the Device Hig]l-D('finition Multimedia Inmrfa(x' (HDMI) tcclm(Jogy is an un('omprcsscd digim] connc'ction tllat canJes/)ot]l video and audio dam by way of an integrated mini-p]ug cab]e. Since HDMI techno]ogy is based on Digital Visual Interface (1)VI), die jack on die back of your T\' is also c()lnpatib]e with devices...
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Page 12: Vga Connection
VGA Connection This is an example (2 a connection using the \GA jacks. Don't forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 6 for instructions. Connecting the Device This connection al]o\\-s you to connect to a persona] compute;. -
Page 13: Plug In The Tv
Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power corcl kite the back of @c T\.. Plug t]l_' ethel into a grounclccl wall outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet. I)o not plug into an outlet controlled a light switch. Put Batteries in the Remote •... -
Page 14: Complete The Initial Setup
Complete the initial Setup The menu system in vour TV allows the TV's features to work properly. The first time you turn on your TV the language screen appears. Set the Menu Language The first part of the setup :dk)\vs you to so]cot your pn, tbrrcd language for the menu system. -
Page 15: What To Expect
Complete the Channel Search Ew'n though initial channel search take sew'ra] minutes, you must complete it in order for your T\..'to display channels programming. Press OK to begin the dmnne] search. The menu shows the T\.' is running a channel search. When it's complete, C/>at_t_elsetup men u remains on-screen. -
Page 16: Explanation Of Jacks (In Alphabetical Order)
Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order) This section describes tile, jacks on tile, back panel of your TV. There m'e several ways to connect devices. ANTENNA!CABLE ANALOG INPUT Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive tile signal from the antenna, cable, or cable box. -
Page 17: Buttons And Other Jacks On Your Tv
Connect yotlr ot]ler device wit]] a \GA output, to this jack using a 15 pin comptlter , or I)-sub cable. VGA AUDIO (Stereo mini jack) to obtain sound when a PC is connected to the jack. ITS(' IIM]] 3t(21"(2o II]JnJ Dill. -
Page 18: The Buttons On The Remote Control
The Buttons on the Remote Control Arrows 17sod to highlight (lif[crent items in the T\" menu and to adjust the menu controls. (0-9) Number Buttons Enter channel numbers and time settings directly through the remote control. To enter a one-digit analog channel, enter a zero first. To enter a two- digit channel, press the two digits. -
Page 19: Channel Banner
Channel Banner There are sex'era] indicators that might appear when you press the INFO button on the re111otc. This display is called the Channel Banner. The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to bottom). Analog Channel Banner Digital... -
Page 20: Parental Controls And V-Chip
Parental Controls and V-Chip The' choice's in the' {A'/'-(.77ip and (kmridgt 1"-(_7?ip m_'nus involve softwm'e inside your T\" (retbrred to as V-Chip) which allows you to block T\/ programs and movies. T\/ programs be blocked by age-based ratings, such as T\.'-MA, which is explained on [)age 21. -
Page 21: Us V-Chip Tv Ratings
The V-Chip Rating Screen The following is an exmnp]e of where items are ]ocatud within the Rating Limit screen. Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of the age-based rating limit to the left is View or Block. Rating Field Content... -
Page 22: Blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings
Blocking Specific Content Themes Content Themes k_)u can b]ock programs bas(,d on their contc'nt. (Content I Sexually explicit dialogue r('pr('sent('d by the D. L, S, V and FV on your scr('('n.) When you b]ock a content th('me for a particular rating, you automatkal]y b]ock that Adult language content th(,m(, for highc,r rated programs... -
Page 23: V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit Set inovie rating ]ilnits by blocking inovJes rated ;J)o\'e a spedl_led leve]. To access the Movie Rating Lilnit inenu: Press MENU on tile remote control (tile TV's _llgiit? Mu}n_ appears). Select ]'mwllgil coJm'o/. Select (A' >(.2?ip. Select _ll_,i{, ,wtitLg&... -
Page 24: Lock Time Menu
Lock Time Menu Turn this option on to lock the )'h_m menu so that tile time settings can't be changed by someone, like a young child. Press OK to place a check mark in tile box to l()ck tile Time menu. When you access the )'_e menu you'll need to enter a password to view the channel. -
Page 25: Calendar
Calendar calendar. The ][TSe the (_l]e]rldar Jq.,_lturc 1o display tile currel_t[ i_]ontll _/nd year, just like (urrel_l[ month and year is displayed if you've set it correctly in the /)gite option in the 7gn_e menu. Press tile MENU button on tile remote. Highlight 7gn_e and press OK. -
Page 26: Using The Menu System
Using the Menu System This s_'ction _'xp]ores the menus of your T\. Each menu is out]in_,d an(I detai]e(I to help you get the most from your T\.'. The tq_romcz/_o1_/ro/ menu is discussed in the Featules chapter. To access file II](21]IA s ystL!ii]: Press the MENU button_ (Tse the up and down arrow buttons to high]ig]lt an option and press OK to disp]ay it. - Page 27 TV°s Sys e Sound preset Allows you to choose a specific sound preset. Press tile right arrow to cycle through tile options: Stcmc/(ml, Mo_'ie, I bice, Mz_sic, Fl(tt, 17d_,q_am< /Td_,o camergi and I'_'rsoJlal. Frequency range Displays the diftbrcnt graphic equalizer bands set for each Sound [)reset option.
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Page 28: Picture Menu
Internal speakers Turn on or off the int<,rna] spcaM,rs. If vou hay<, a device connected to the Audio Output jacks on tile back of the T\/ and you want to control the sound by tile device instead, uncheck tile box. Headphone settings I)isplays... - Page 29 Picture presets (not available on VGA) Displays a choice list that lets you select one of the preset picture settings: /Tb,¥mt; CTnemati(, .\iit_mll, 3!_o,'ls, 17d_,_<oame, 17d_,ocame,w or P_,,>ouaL Choose the setting that is best for your viewing environment. Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the picture.
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Page 30: Setup Menu
Tile following Picture menu options are only available for VGA input. Auto adjustment Adjusts tile position of tile picture automatically. Phase Adjusts the picture if there is flicker of screen letters, color misalignment, or blurring. Clock Adjusts tile clock svnc of tile picture. Verticalposition Adjusts the picture's... - Page 31 Channellabel Allows you to add a six character which label, when you tune to the c'hanncl entered is clisplaycd on-scrccn the U?aJnlol m_mbet* option above. Press the up and clown arrow button to scroll through the availab]e characters. Continue to press the right arrow button to high]ight the next space to add another character.
- Page 32 Digital CC style If availab]e, lets you customize tile fol]owing display options: Digital CC size Lets you set tile size of the digital dosed- caption text. You can choose Slalldard, Lathed, or Small. Digital CCfont Lets you select a character design for the digital dosed-caption text.
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Page 33: Parental Control Menu
Message Set a message that appears at tile bottoln of the TV screen. Press tile CLEAR button to dear tile message. If DL_I_k{V is turned on, tile message appears when tile T\" is turned back on after being turned off. Display Turns on or off to display... -
Page 34: Frequently Asked Questions (Faqs)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) What's the quickest way to view High Definition (HD) video? Connect an off-air antenna to the ANTENNA CABLEi1)IGITAL INPUT to view flee local digital channels. You might need to purchase an antenna. Go to [)age 6 for more information. Visit www.antennaweb.org to get help deciding what type of antenna to use to receive tile local digital channels... -
Page 35: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Most prol)]en_s ?ou encount_,l v, ith 3ore TV can be corrected b3 consulting the [o]]o\_ing troub]eshootit_g list. TV Problems TV won't turn on Mak(, sur(' the T\" is plugg('d in. Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is "live" by plugging in something else. - Page 36 Buttons don't work • The front panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls selecting tile/:rot_//'c{_(_,l i#ocb in tile Pm>t_tcA ctn_/rol menu and press OK to unclleck tile box. • Unplug tile TV for ten minutes and then plug it back in.
- Page 37 Keep your T\/ unplugged for about 5 minutes. Then plug tile T\/back turn on tile T\..', and see if tile prob]em is fixed. If tile prob]en_ remains, then [)]ease visit \v\vw.rca.con_itelevision updated...
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Page 38: Mounting Your Tv To The Wall
Mounting Your TV to the Wall Caution: 7_(" w(A/ mo_t mzl._/b(,clr (I miJAm_m qiJi_,(, tim(,_ th(, TIT m,t w(,_h/witfiozlt c(Iz_si_A (/(lm(lA(,. To mount your TV' to the \\-all you n('('(I to puR'has(' a \IESA \vail mount. For model L20WI)12, purchase a VESA MIS-F, 400, 200, 4 (400, 200 means the mounting measurements... -
Page 39: V-Chip Rating Explanations
V-Chip Rating Explanations US V-Chip Rating System TV-MA (Mature Audience Only) Specifically design(,d to bc vk,wed by adults and may be unsuitab](' for children under 17. It contains on(' or more of the followklg content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V). -
Page 40: Canadian French V-Chip Rating System
(Children 8 and Older) Programming generally considered acceptable for chiklren 8 years over to watch on their own. \;iok'nce Guidelines: \"iok'nc(' portrayed as the preferred, acceptab](,, or only to resolve conflict or encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they on television. -
Page 41: Autotuning
Autotuning t_'ote." AH/(*/ZlIIiII<_ i._; riot (lt'(li/(l/)l(" lt i//_ FOZ¢I" l"t'rllo/d. I'oz¢ 11_ll.s/ l)Hl°( /_(l.s_ ' 61 ( om!._cl/ilAe The autotuning _Dature automatically tunes the TV to the correct video input channel for difR,rent devices you have connected to your TV. \_¢.'llenyou set up autotuning in the menu system you don't have to remember to change your TV to the VII) input, for examp]e,... -
Page 42: Limited Warranty
How you get service: • TaM' your RCA television to any Authorized RCA Television Scrvk'c C(,ntcr and pick up when repairs arc complete. To identify your nearest Authorized RCA T_,]evision Service (]enter, ask your (lealer, visit www.rca.comite]evision, look in the 'Aq]ow Pages, or call 1-800-951-9582. -
Page 43: Care And Cleaning
How state law relates to warranty: Some states do not allow tile exc]usion nor limitation of incidental or consequential danmges, or limitations on how long an imp]ie(I warranty lasts, st) tile above limitations or exc]usions may not app]y to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state. - Page 44 TTE Technology, Inc. 101 West 103rd St. Indianapolis, IN 46290 ©2006 TTE Technology Inc. RCA and associated marks are trademarks of THOMSON S.A. used under license to TTE Corporation. Printed in China TOCOM 1665105B 1665105Bindb 2/I7/06...